A Place for Equality and Acceptance
Who We Are
Nikolas House is the vision of Thomas Rice, CEO and Founder. As the father of a special need’s child, Thomas has spent 11 years ensuring that his son Nikolas received the best care and services possible.
Like every other parent with a special need’s child, Thomas was told no many times by day care facilities, doctors and even businesses that cater to children because of liability issues.
Nikolas House is a place of equality and acceptance, that will allow special needs children with any diagnosis to come and be treated with respect and dignity. Whether your child is of daycare, elementary thru high school age or an adult, Nikolas House is a facility that will safely house your child for the day and offer short- and long-term living arrangements.
What We Do
Children and Adults
Within Nikolas House, children will have the ability to attend various therapies to include Speech, Occupational, Physical and ABA. Hydrotherapy is also being planned. Along with therapies, Nikolas House will offer various programs to include life skills. Our children also must have fun, therefore, we will have a variety of activities such as game rooms, video and TV rooms, reading rooms along with sporting activities like soccer, basketball and more. As a group, we will also take them to museums, parks and other activities.
Services
Parents
While our prime focus will be the children, Nikolas House will be a place for parents too. All too often, parents of special needs children are forgotten. Nikolas House will provide resources and guest speakers for parents on everything from how to apply for Medicaid to understand what waiver programs like MDCP ( Medically Dependent Children’s Program) PCS ( Personal Care Services) and Class are available. We will have counselors to help parents through difficult times and know that they are not alone.
Finally, Nikolas House will offer parents the ability to enjoy “Parents Night Out” activities. Should emergencies or even a well-deserved vacation need to be planned, parents can feel confident that Nikolas House will take care of their children during a short term stay. Of course, Nikolas House will also offer long term living arrangements for adults. We will treat your child like you raised them and follow your steps to help your child fully acclimate to their new living arrangements. Our staff includes caregivers, a nurse on premise and doctor on call 24 hours per day.
Contact Us
Thomas Rice
CEO, Nikolas House, Inc
281.520.1017